I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy facts for kids
Joy In My Heart, also known as I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, is a very popular Christian song. People often sing it around campfires and at scouting events. You can also find this song in many Christian music collections, including those sung without instruments, and in songbooks for children.
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Who Wrote "Joy In My Heart"?
The song "Joy In My Heart" was written by a man named George William Cooke. He was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1884. George William Cooke passed away in Jamestown, New York, in 1951.
When Was the Song Written?
George William Cooke wrote "Joy In My Heart" and it was officially copyrighted in 1925. At that time, he was living in Wilmington, Delaware.
What Did George William Cooke Do?
George William Cooke was a minister, which means he was a leader in a Christian church. He was part of a group called the Gospel Crusaders. This group was connected to the Methodist Church, a type of Christian church.
He also ran a place called the Delmarva Camp. This was a Methodist camp where people gathered for Christian meetings and special events. Later in his life, he served as a minister in Methodist churches in Buffalo and Rochester, New York.
His Travels and Faith
When he was a young man, George William Cooke traveled around the world twice! He went on these trips to share his Christian faith with others. He traveled with Commissioner Samuel L. Brengle, who was a leader in The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is a Christian organization known for its charity work and sharing the Christian message.
